Medicare beneficiaries with complex needs who were enrolled in Medicare Advantage had lower rates of acute care utilization than those enrolled in traditional Medicare.
Information such as patient-reported function and living arrangements can help understand which patients would benefit most from home- and community-based services.
Simulation model estimates that national implementation of medically tailored meal programs for specific populations would achieve over $13.6 billion in cost savings per year.
Randomized controlled trial of a home-based primary care program shows some improved outcomes and contributes to evidence base on home-based primary care.
This description and application of a valid and reliable measure of equity of inpatient hospital experiences can help hospitals collect better data to meaningfully promote high-quality equitable care.
Natural language processing of patient visit notes can help providers identify social factors that may lead to health care utilization for older adults with multiple chronic conditions.
Summarizes research on the prevalence of social screening in health care settings, validity of social screening tools, and patient and provider perspectives on social screening.
While there is limited research on whether Medicaid home and community-based services are available, accessible, accommodating, and acceptable for marginalized groups, existing evidence shows that there are widespread disparities that policymakers should address.
Described how health care organizations and community-based organizations can use the ROI Calculator to explore and plan financial arrangements to fund social services for people with complex needs.
Partnerships between health care organizations and AAAs can benefit from a clear understanding of internal capabilities and external environmental factors.
With the steep increase in use of telehealth and video visits in the last few years, the reliance on technology-enabled medicine may heighten disparities in health care access.